Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is H embarrassed in the doctor's waiting room?(a) H wets his pants while waiting to see the doctor. (b) Mitchan is waiting to see the doctor as well, and overhears what H's problem is. (c) H's mother prays aloud that H will be cured of his bed wetting. (d) H's mother discusses his problem with everyone in the waiting room.

2. Why is Uncle Hadano unable to go home?(a) The road is blocked with a herd of cattle. (b) His bicycle has a flat tire. (c) The bridge has washed out. (d) His home has washed away with the flood.

3. What rule of his mothers is H embarrassed about?(a) H must go home directly from school before going to the beach. (b) H must read the Bible for an hour as soon as he returns from school. (c) H must join his mother at Church every morning for prayer. (d) H must finish his milk before he can go out and play.

4. Why does Toshiko think that Shige-san is not qualified for the apprenticeship?(a) Shige-san is very poor at math, and is unable to perform the simplist calculations. (b) Shige-san acts inappropriately towards Toshiko when Moiro is not around. (c) Shige-san is known to be a lazy and irresponsible worker. (d) Shige-san has a bad leg and his body tilts to one side when he walks.

5. What does H tell people will happen if they look in the box at the amusement park?(a) Someone will kick them from behind. (b) They will spread trachoma. (c) They will get a heart attack. (d) Their wish will come true.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does H tell his parents he is going when he visits Noodles?

2. What does H think of Mr. Chin?

3. How does H afford to buy oyatsu?

4. What does H's mother make him do everyday before going to school?

5. What does H hear the local housewives say about the operators of those boxes?